Today, in the Almaty region, a significant energy facility crucial for the region's economic development, the Kokozek substation (SS-110/10-10 kV), has been completed and launched. This project, executed by “Alatau Zharyk Company” JSC (AZhC JSC), aims to provide electricity to the Industrial Zone in the Karasai district, addressing the shortage of available capacity. Additionally, the new substation will ensure a reliable and uninterrupted power supply for small and medium-sized businesses and will enhance the potential for constructing essential social and cultural facilities in the region.
Several factors drove the necessity of constructing the 110/10 kV substation "Kokozek". The limited capacity for issuing additional electricity hindered the industrial growth of the region. The excessive load on existing substations in the area frequently led to equipment failures and power outages affecting consumers, including educational and healthcare institutions. Recognizing the severity of the issue, the leadership of the Almaty region, the Karasai district mayor office, and “AZhC” JSC decided to undertake the construction of this new substation.
The facility is equipped with high-voltage equipment sourced from leading global manufacturers, meeting contemporary standards for strategic and environmental safety.
The Kokozek substation's construction was funded by "AZhC" JSC, a subsidiary of the power holding company "Samruk-Energy" JSC, with a total project investment of 2.73 billion tenge.
The inauguration of the Kokozek substation involved the participation of the management of Samruk-Kazyna Fund, the Mayor Administration of Almaty region, “Samruk-Energy” JSC, and “Alatau Zharyk Company” JSC.
Kairat Maxutov, the Chairman of the Board of “Samruk-Energy” JSC, stated that construction of the new substation commenced in 2021 and adhered to the established timeline. This crucial energy facility will now offer dependable power supply to 346 small and medium-sized businesses, as well as 1,362 residential consumers in the area. Maxutov emphasized that the substation's establishment will create favorable conditions for the connection of additional consumers, further facilitating the development of production, businesses, and the construction of essential social facilities. For instance, two Comfortable schools, each accommodating 1,500 children in the villages of Kokozek and Eltai have already received technical approval for connection, as noted by the head of “Samruk-Energy” JSC.
As per insights from company experts, the advancement of Almaty energy system is on track. Within the framework of the investment program, there are ongoing efforts to modernize existing power grids, establish new ones, and revamp transformer substations by replacing outdated equipment. These strategic measures aim to increase the transmission capacity of power lines, reduce technical losses in electricity transmission, simplify the integration of new consumers, and enhance the overall voltage quality within the grid.